15.48
GoodPontefract Squash And Leisure Club Handicap
- Prize money: £3402.1
- 1m 4f 5y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.50
Form: 112-26 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner over 1m4f, most recently at Pontefract (good) last month; bumped into very well-handicapped rival when second at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and looks interesting over this new trip. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage 5yo who made it 3-6 in 1m4f handicaps when justifying favouritism at Pontefract (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; up 4lb but that was a comfortable success and he's open to more progress at this trip; key player. |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not at his best in a 0-70 at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago, but likely to do better especially if the ground continues to dry out, with his two wins last year (including one over C&D) coming on good to firm; big player down in grade. |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1423-5
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (13) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
First two Flat runs for this yard were fairly encouraging, beaten 3l over C&D in June and second of 11 at Pontefract (1m4f, good) the following month; lacked the gears at Musselburgh last time but he's still of some interest. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Two encouraging Flat runs for new stable, latterly when second of 11 at Pontefract (1m4f, good) 24 days ago; 1lb higher today but still holds stronger claims than many. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Was having his second start for the yard and first since wind surgery when fifth of 11 at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) five weeks ago; 2lb lower than when winning at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last August and worth a second look, especially if backed. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £8.60
Form: 533443
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
28-race maiden but he has been running with credit, finishing in the frame on his last eight starts; acts on AW and he makes more appeal than some. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
27-race maiden but he has been running well, including when a 8l second of seven behind Hansteen at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago; has a bit to find to reverse placings with that rival but holds each-way claims back into a handicap. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Is 0-26 but comes here in good form, third of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; needs considering dropping back into classified company. |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: 724041
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Made it 2-40 when winning by a neck at Beverley (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; wouldn't normally be an obvious one to follow up, but she is only 2lb higher and the runner-up has won since; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
1st 9 (6) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Only 1-39 and last two runs over 2m and 1m4f were underwhelming; did run quite well in two starts during April so can't be dismissed; 1lb out of the weights. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Sole win from 38 starts came over 7f at Lingfield in 2022 but she has posted some good efforts this year, including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; however, she was disappointing at Southwell (2m, AW) 29 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to this shorter trip. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: -05483
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole success came in June 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fifth of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; not out of things. |
7/1 |
|
5th 10 (3) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
0-15 since winning a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) as a 2yo, but was beaten less than a length into third of eight at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; could play a part if building on that. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (1) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
14-race losing run now stretches back two years, with no trip this year (tried between 7f and 1m6f, including C&D) provoking a revival. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 465414 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (2) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won here (1m4f, good to firm) in May and he returned to form with a win over this C&D (good to firm) last month, with three of these behind; he's just 2lb higher today and could play another leading role. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 (4) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Doubled his tally when winning here over 1m4f in May, coming from last to first, and he left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 11 at Pontefract two weeks ago; will need a good gallop now dropped back in trip, which he isn't sure to get. |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Made it 2-28 when successful at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) in May and although a fair fourth of eight back there 12 days ago (Coverbridge third), it does suggest he needs a bit more off this mark. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 176555 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 115y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Often a front-runner and the last six of his seven wins were on Southwell AW, with the latest in March; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well and he's back 1lb below his last winning mark but the return to Southwell (from turf) for latest outing did not spark an upturn; best watched at present. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 (9) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Often a front-runner and gained the last six of his seven wins on this Southwell AW, with the latest win in March; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well, he's back to his last winning mark and return to Southwell (latest run here was five starts ago) might spark something. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Often a front runner who has gained six of his seven wins on the AW at Southwell; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well, but a record of 1-20 on turf suggests others are more likely. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 5-6454 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (3) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
An 8yo who hasn't been at her best of late, on slow and fast ground; however, very capable off this sort of mark if staging a revival. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ran with credit when fourth of nine at Yarmouth (1m6f, soft) last month and does handle testing ground, but looks better on a faster surface; 5lb lower than for the latest of two wins around this time last year and one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 (4) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Had 1m4f and 1m6f wins on consecutive starts last summer and she's now 4lb below her last winning mark; couldn't reach the leaders when fifth of ten at Bath (1m6f; good to firm) 19 days ago but she won't mind this slower ground and could go well. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 914304 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (9) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Easy win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March but not at that level in six runs since; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Scored at Southwell (1m4f) in March but only ninth of 11 in handicap over C&D ten days ago; not proving the easiest to catch right of late. |
20/1 |
|
9th 6 (11) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Easily landed an amateur riders' event at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March and wasn't beaten far into fourth of 12 in a similar contest at Ripon (1m4f, good) last time, but he still needs more in order to come out best here. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 339U44
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has made the frame several times this year including when third of seven over C&D (good to soft) in May, but a record of 0-22 is hard to ignore. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
29th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Handful of fair efforts in the spring but he's a longstanding maiden who's lost his way of late; again hung left at Hamilton last Thursday (ended up on the stands' rail) and running at another right-handed course would be a worry. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 (4) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Placed a few times this year but well beaten at Newcastle two starts ago and she hung badly left and unseated her rider at Ripon last Thursday; remains a maiden after 20 starts and others make greater appeal. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: -44624
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (5) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-11, but has shown some ability and didn't seem to lack for stamina when a close fourth of six at Beverley (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; could make the frame again. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Ten-race maiden but she ran one of her better races when second of seven (beaten 3l) here over 8.5f 27 days ago; doesn't appear to be crying out for this step up in trip but she has claims if seeing it out. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 8 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
First real signs of promise when fourth in a couple of minor AW events in March; not at her best 16 days ago and she is not a solid option back on turf. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.15 |
| Tricast | £440.39 |
| Trifecta | £560.70 |
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